IS TECHNICIAN LDAR I

Clean Harbors•Westlake, LA

13h•Onsite

About The Position

HPC-Industrial, powered by Clean Harbors, is seeking an LDAR Technician to work at a customer site. The role identifies, documents, and tags fugitive emissions from industrial components such as valves and pumps to support compliance with EPA regulations. The technician uses specialized monitoring equipment, including Toxic Vapor Analyzers (TVAs/Method 21) and Optical Gas Imaging (OGI) cameras, to monitor and report emissions and facilitate repairs at industrial sites such as refineries, chemical plants, and oil and gas facilities. The position also requires compliance with company policies and procedures and maintaining good customer relations through quality, timely industrial cleaning services. The work takes place in industrial settings, including refineries, petrochemical facilities, utilities, and pulp and paper mills. It is physically active and may involve travel to remote sites, complex and loud environments, extreme weather, and exposure to dust, chemicals, fumes, exhaust, and highly pressurized fluids. Technicians must be able to wear required protective clothing and equipment and perform strenuous physical work.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent.
Valid driver's license.
TWIC credential required.
Strong mechanical aptitude and ability to work independently.
Ability to wear protective clothing and equipment, including Nomex coveralls, a back belt, slicker suits, rubber boots, a fresh-air breathing mask and escape pack, and a hard hat.
Ability to work in extreme climate conditions, including excessive heat, high humidity, and subzero weather, depending on geographic location.
Ability to withstand exposure to dust, chemicals, environmental and chemical fumes, fluids, exhaust, and highly pressurized fluids.
Ability to walk long distances, stand for extended periods, climb ladders or scaffolding (sometimes up to 300 feet), and lift up to 50 pounds.

Nice To Haves

Confined space entry training.
10-hour OSHA training.

Responsibilities

Comply with safe work practices, company policies, and processes, and act safely at all times.
Perform routine scheduled inspections of components such as valves, connectors, pumps, and tanks to detect volatile organic compound leaks.
Operate, calibrate, and maintain monitoring analyzers, such as Flame Ionization Detectors (FIDs).
Record inspection data, tag leaking components, and manage inventory in databases such as LeakDAS, GuideWare, and SkyBridge.
Follow environmental regulations, including 40 CFR Subpart 60, and site safety protocols.
Coordinate with maintenance teams to report leaks and verify repairs.
Perform strenuous physical labor, including lifting, pulling, and pushing heavy objects.
Maintain and improve customer relations by providing quality, timely industrial cleaning services.